THE PHRASE “VIVA LAS VEGAS” has nothing on the phrase “Viva Virginia.” I have not had the pleasure of visiting Las Vegas, but if Virginia West’s on-stage tribute to Sin City is accurate, then I’m all in.

In true Virginia West fashion, the show started with a bang and kept the adrenalin rushing till the very end. Virginia and her showgirls were definitely the main attraction on the strip with a guest appearance from Lawanda Jackson. Let me say, if I attended the show late and saw Ms. Jackson on stage, I would have called my momma to tell her that Tina Turner was in Columbus and performing at Axis. Lawanda rocked a full house!

If you attended “Virginia’s – Viva Virginia”, odds are you enjoyed it as much as I did; I would unquestionably call your bluff and double down if you said otherwise. Not only was the show ridiculously entertaining but also greatly philanthropic. Virginia and her showgirls raised more than $1,900 for Peace for Paws and The Community Kitchen in one weekend. That is just one demonstration of the community support that we have in Columbus.

With that said, purchase my ticket and deal me in. It’s Vegas or bust! I can’t wait to see how Virginia ups the ante for her next performance.